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Our Fight

Our Fight offers a glimpse into the lives of two boxers as they struggle to advance in the sport of boxing in two different countries.

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Our Fight

Our Fight

Our Fight

Our Fight

Our Fight

Our Fight offers a glimpse into the lives of two boxers as they struggle to advance in the sport of boxing in two different countries.

Our Fight offers a glimpse into the lives of two boxers as they struggle to advance in the sport of boxing in two different countries.

Our Fight offers a glimpse into the lives of two boxers as they struggle to advance in the sport of boxing in two different countries.

Our Fight offers a glimpse into the lives of two boxers as they struggle to advance in the sport of boxing in two different countries.

Marco Sanzetenea
Marco Sanzetenea
Marco Sanzetenea
Marco Sanzetenea
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Washington DC, United States
$210 USD 5 backers
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Our Fight, examines the lives of two boxers as they struggle to advance in the highly competitive sport of boxing.

 

Jennifer Focused before her fight

   

Jennifer Salinas

At a young age, Jennifer Salinas began to fight to protect herself and combat harassment and bullying. Jennifer soon realized that she could release her aggression through boxing, and transformed her image from hoodlum to athlete. Since turning to boxing, Jennifer has made it into the professional women’s circuit of boxing. In 2001, Jennifer won the Michigan Golden Gloves Championship in her category and soon started to travel all over the United States looking for fighting engagements. She turned pro in 2003 and moved to Las Vegas to train with Floyd Mayweather, Sr. for several months. Her path hasn’t been without its rough patches; having to deal with shady mangers and fighting for small purses;  howerver, Jennifer has remained optimistic and is now an important figure for aspiring Latino boxers. She has also been a part of a women’s boxing reality show in Mexico.

Despite her many acheivements, Jennifer now has the odds stacked against her as she returns after a year and a half absence from the professional circut. Jennifer recently turned 30 years old and has four children, including a newborn. She lost her last two professional bouts by decision,  one of which was for a world championship title in Mexico against Jackie Nava.  She is determined to prove to her friends, family, and fellow athletes that she still has what it takes to be a world champion. She hopes to inspire other mothers to keep their own dreams alive and show that women are more than capable to hold their own in any sport.

On July 28, 2012, we will be filming Jennifer's return to the world of professional women's boxing. She is set to fight Angel Gladney at the Epicentre in North Carolina. Jennifer is so detirmined to get back in the ring, that she has decided to take this fight without a purse even though she just recently sustained an injury while training.

Jennifer Salinas: Currently lives in Gainsville, Va

Learn More about Jennifer:

Professional Record

Workout Mommy Article

Fight at the Patriot Center

 

 Displaying his medals

 

Elias Roca

Like most boys in Bolivia, Elias grew up kicking a soccer ball, then, at age16, he decided to try boxing and over these past 7 years has become one of the most recognisable amateur fighters in Bolivia.

The loss of his father’s travel bus company has left his family impoverished. Living in a house that is not complete, having shower curtains for doors in order to keep the cold and wildlife from entering his home, and using wraps that clearly need to be replaced, or gloves that are older than Elias, he still manages to train effectively, and has become an inspiration to other up incoming boxers from his city of Tarija.

In 2009, Elias stepped away from boxing for a year in order to help out his family, but his father soon realized that Elias is a very talented boxer and now has high hopes that his son will be able to break into the international boxing world and become Bolivia’s first major champion. Elias came back to boxing in November 2010 and quickly became a national champion once again. Since then, he has participated in two international championships and hopes to become known as an international boxer in years to come.

In May, Elias was defeated in a pre-Olympic tournament in Brazil due to a controversial loss which favored a Colombian boxer.  Given his recent defeat and environment, Elias still manages to keep a positive outlook on life and we are sure you won't be able to help but feel inspired once you see him on camera.                          

Elias Roca: Currently lives in Tarija, Bolivia

Learn more about Elias:

AIBA Ranking

Road to Baku Training Camp 2011

International Boxing Championship Iquique Chile

 

Why We Fight We want to give these athletes a chance to speak out on what goes on in USA professional female boxing and boxing in Bolivia.  This film compares and contrasts the struggles of two althletes and how athletics differ between the United States and a developing country like Bolivia. We hope this documentary sheds light on professional female athletics as well as the how corrupt and mismanaged athletics are in Bolivia and other developing countries. Let's see if we can rattle some cages and get heard!

What you expect to see from our film 'Our Fight' You will experience what each athlete goes through on a daily basis - eating, family, training, nutrition and hanging out being themselves. Yes, this is a reality documentary. Nothing will be staged and there will be no special guest appearances from famous celebrities. Please pay close attention to the trailer and look at the training conditions.

 

Creator and Producer

Marco Sanzetenea

 

Marco Sanzetenea has been involved in mass media since 2002, getting his start at Fairfax Public Access and successfully hosting and producing a talk-radio show for 8 years. In 2008, Marco successfully graduated from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting, becoming certified in television and radio production. Soon after gaining his certification, Marco was able to land an internship at the biggest talk-radio show in the Washington DC area, 106.7 WJFK. He interned for two shows, “The Mike O’Meara Show” and “Big O and Dukes”. After gaining initial experience from his internships, he incorporated video game tournaments into the above shows. They have drawn over 300 gamers per event. He has also arranged other events which helped to promote the “Marco and Dave Show” in the DC area.

Marco has been involved in media for the last ten years and knows how to build an idea into a reality. He recently graduated with a degree in “Communication and Science Technology” while current developing the documentary, OurFight, that is meant to improve Bolivian athletics. Marco believes that this documentary will not only help out Bolivian Athletics but will help change the way athletics our looked at throughout Central and South America. This would be his way of given back to both Bolivia and The United States, both countries he has ties too.

OurFight will also help get the exposure to the fighters that will be presented in the film and other struggling athletes in the world. This film was created by Marco due to experience he has endured while playing sports in Bolivia and The United States, Marco wants to see a Manny Pacquiao, Roger Feder or Lionel Messi come from Bolivia and other developing countries, hopefully with the making of this film the proper funding will be giving to Bolivian Athletes.

 

Director and Cinematographer

Sergio Bastani

 

Sergio Bastani was born in Houston, Texas, in 1983; he is a videographer and self-taught filmmaker. Sergio’s experience includes many different fields of production and he knows how to capture perfect lighting, photography, imaging and color.Sergio loves to demonstrate, with his work, the similarities between realities and visual illusion. He has more than 5 years of experience working with documentaries, and with various audio and visual equipment in production companies from Canada, New York, Spain and Bolivia.

See some of Bastani's work:

Visual Dairy

 

Our Fight, chronicles the story of these two uniquely different but compelling Bolivian fighters on the road to success and personal achievement in the highly competitive world of professional boxing.   Our Fight is directed by Sergio Bastani and produced by Angry Llama Productions, Marco Sanzetenea, creator and producer. Sound and composer Sergio Medina.

Copyright  © 2012, Angry Llama Productions. All Rights Reserved.   For more information visit our Facebook or Twitter. Email: ourfight.film@gmail.com or Angryllamaproductions@gmail.com

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